Villa Rosmarino

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Villa Rosmarino is a traditional oak-beamed Umbrian stone villa, sympathetically renovated and restored with all the modern up to date expectations but still retaining the old stone, wooden beams and charm.

Standing on a hill just south of Todi, in the Tiber valley national park, it lies at the centre of one of Italy’s areas of great historical, artistic and cultural interest, not forgetting outstanding natural beauty.

The villa is surrounded by its own olive grove, vineyard and woodland with century old oak trees and is perfect for families, friends holidaying together and in general, for people who love privacy.

From the large picture window you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of Todi and the farmland in the valley below.

Todi, is the nearest town (a 10 minutes drive) one of the loveliest ancient towns of Umbria, with all facilities for shops, food (excellent restaurants) art and culture.

Some of Umbria’s most famous sites are a short drive away – Todi, Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto, Assisi, Bevagna, Montefalco (the wine area of Umbria), Narni, Marmore Falls, Carsulae Roman Ruins and Lake Trasimeno are all within 15-60 minutes’ drive. Further afield, Rome is 1 hour 30 minutes, Siena 2 hours and Florence around 2 hours 30 minutes by car.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

As you enter the property from the front door, there is a traditionally tiled staircase which leads you to the first floor, bedrooms and bathrooms.

On your right from the entrance is a spacious air conditioned lounge with fireplace and an open view through to a second sitting room with a picture window and doors, this room has a wonderful view to Todi and the distant hills. 

This area is completely open planned with a dining area and table that seats 10, leading through to the kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped.

from both the inside dining area and the kitchen are large doors opening onto the covered terrace outside.

To the left as you enter the house is a smaller ‘snug’ room, with fireplace, sofas and a wall mounted satellite television.  From this room is a downstairs toilet and wash hand basin.

There is a Utility room, with a washing machine, tumble drier, extra drinks fridge, microwave etc.. to the back of the kitchen.

All rooms downstairs and upstairs have Wi-fi connectivity.

Villa Rosemary offers a luxurious home in a beautiful, tranquil setting with stunning views – the perfect stay for one or two families or a larger group.

BEDROOMS

5 Double bedrooms, 2 of the 5 bedrooms can be made into twin rooms.

All bedrooms are upstairs on the first floor. All bathrooms have a window overlooking the outside garden or front of the house area.

Bedroom 1:

This is the master bedroom, it has access from the house and also a separate outside staircase down to the garden/pool area. It has air conditioning. It has a large picture window overlooking Todi.

It has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, large shower head and also hand held shower. There are two sinks. The window overlooks the rear garden/pool area.  

The bed is a super-king. 180x200cm mattress.

Bedrooms 2: Access from the house only. 

It has air conditioning. It has an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, large shower head and hand held shower, there are two sinks and one window overlooking the front of the property.

The bedroom has two windows, one overlooking Todi and one overlooking the front of the house.

The bed is super king. 180x200cm mattress.

Bedroom 3: 

Access from the house only.

It has air conditioning. This bedroom had a super king bed, 180 x 200cm, this bed can be split to offer two twin beds if preferred. The window in the bedroom  overlooks the rear of the property, pool area etc.. 

This bedroom shares a bathroom with bedroom 4. 

The bathroom has a bath with a separate hand held shower. It  also has a walk-in shower, large shower head and hand held shower. The window overlooks the rear garden/pool area.

Bedrooms 4:

Access from the house only.

It has air conditioning, this bedroom shares the bathroom with bedroom 3, details above.

The bedroom has two windows, one overlooking the rear of the property, garden/pool area, one overlooking the side of the house/ countryside.

This bedroom has a superking bed which can also be split to provide two single beds if required.

Bedrooms 5:

Access from the house only. It has air conditioning. This is the largest bedroom in the house.

It has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, large shower head and also hand held shower. It has two sinks and has a privacy window and also a window overlooking the terrace. The bedroom has an old traditional fireplace which is non-functioning.

It has a superking bed. Mattress is 180x200cm.

The bedroom has a window overlooking the front of the house. It also has french windows to a large private terrace with views to Todi, the countryside and pool area. There is a small table and chairs and two relaxing loungers.  

BATHROOMS

3 En suite bathrooms, two bedrooms share one bathroom. There is one bathroom downstairs.

There is one bathroom outside which serves the pool and garden.

Bathrooms 1: en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, large shower head and also hand held shower. There are two sinks. The window overlooks the rear garden/pool area.  

Bathrooms 2: en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, large shower head and hand held shower, there are two sinks and one window overlooking the front of the property.

Bathrooms 3: en-suite bethroom, it has a bath with a separate hand held shower. It also has a walk-in shower, large shower head and hand held shower. The window overlooks the rear garden/pool area.  

Bathrooms 4: Shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, large shower head and also hand held shower. It has two sinks.  It has a privacy window and also a window overlooking the terrace.

Bathrooms 5: this bathroom is downstairs of the snug/T.V room. It has a toilet and sink.

Bathroom 6: there is one outside bathroom which services the pool, garden and outdoor kitchen/dining areas.

FACILITIES/AMENITIES

Air conditioning: totally air conditioned

Notes on air conditioning: There is air conditioning throughout the whole house. Each bedroom has an individual thermostatic control so guests can adjust to their own individual needs. The air conditioning units can also provide heat if required.

Mosquito screens: Upstairs, all bedrooms and bathrooms.

Heating: There is gas central heating throughout. Two systems, one upstairs, bedrooms and bathrooms and one downstairs with radiators in each room, which can function independently.

Fireplaces: We have three, only the two downstairs are operational.

Wifi coverage: inside and outside/pool area

Satellite Tv

Tv

Safety box

Stereo system: We provide a speaker  

Washing machine

Drying machine

Iron

Ironing board

Hairdryers (1 for each bedroom)

Woodburner

Smoke detectors: Downstairs

Baby equipment: travel cot with 2 sets of cot linens, highchair (portable), changing mat: Y

KITCHEN

Dishwasher

Toaster

Electric water heater

Coffee machine: Nespresso with capsules, French press cafetiére, Italian coffee maker - Moka  

Oven

Microwave oven

Hand held mixer/ blender, coffee grinder, juicer

Refrigerator, freezer: American style.

Cooktop. Gas hob, 5 burners.

DINING ROOM

Dining table seating up to: 10

GARDEN AND POOL

The garden immediately surrounding the property is approximately 1250 square meters. 

There are lawn areas and areas where you can relax both in the sunshine or if you prefer in the shade, however, outwith the main garden area you will find upper and lower olive groves, fruit trees, herb garden and vegetable garden…

Our olive groves, lower and upper, consist of approximately 90 olive trees. We also have six rows of vines, with red and white grapes. 

Steps lead up to the upper Olive grove where you will find fruit trees, cherry, apple, nectarine and walnut. We also have fig trees at the front of the property.

There is a herb garden beside the outdoor kitchen area, a few steps from the house.  There is a vegetable garden, beside the lower olive grove, which we invite guests to use when the vegetables are in season.

The pool has a salt water system. It is 12 x 6 meters, with a depth at the deep end of approximately 1.70 metres. The pool is located about 15 metres from the property. There are steps leading into it. It has sun on it all day, it is not overlooked.

There are loungers for sunbathing,  an outdoor shower and a shaded pergola with seating beside it for reading or siestas in the shade. There is wi-fi connectivity by the pool and in the gardens around the house.

There are two floating beanbags and some water games to be enjoyed by the guests.

We also have some outdoor garden games.

There are ten sunloungers. There are also various wicker and metal chairs settled at various points around the garden.

At the back of the property is a large tiled terrace covered with a wooden pergola. There is table seating for 10 people and a lounge area for up to 10 people. From here you have views of Todi and the surrounding countryside including amazing sunsets. 

This is the perfect spot for long alfresco lunches or dinners with unforgettable views over the Umbrian hills, and the beautiful hilltop town of Todi. An aperitivo when the sun is setting behind the Torre in the distance is a wonderful end to the day. 

There is another pergola area which is to the right of the pool at the bottom of the garden with an outdoor fire pit and some seating. It also has a small traditional BBQ.

There is an outside kitchen area to the left of the shaded pergola near the house with a bar top and stools,  BBQ - wood or charcoal  Pizza oven, worktops and sink. The herb garden is just behind this  

ACCESSIBILITY

The villa is easily accessible by a country paved road, the very last part of the road is unpaved and in good conditions. The property is not ideal for people with severe restricted mobility.

PETS

Not accepted, sorry. We have other villas where pets are accepted on request, Please enquiry.

LOCATION - SURROUNDINGS

Nearest shops (grocery, supermarket): Emi (Ponterio) is the largest of the supermarkets in the area, it has most things you would need. It is a 10-15 minute drive from the villa on the fast road. it also has a ‘click and collect’ facility if you should want to order groceries online before your arrival. 

There is also a Co-op and Conads in Todi and Eurospin just outside the main area of Todi.  

There are many great restaurants and bars in Todi and also in the countryside around the villa, in the Villa Book you'll find a more comprehensive list of a few of our favourites.

Close to us but in the opposite direction from Todi is Izzalini, it is a small picturesque village, it has a small restaurant and has outdoor and indoor seating. In Fiore there is a very popular Pizzeria, Rosa di Venti, it has a large outside eating terrace in the summer with a small children's area and as the name suggests it has a lovely cooling breeze especially welcoming on a warm evening. The restaurant also has other dishes on the menu. Cibocchi at the bottom of the hill serving pizza, traditional local dishes, outside seating in the summer months. it is always better to book the restaurants, especially in the summer months when 

they can be busy. There is also the possibility to hire a private chef at the villa.

Todi, is the nearest town (a 10 minutes drive) it is a beautiful hill top town with many medieval buildings with lots of  streets and alleyways you can explore. Beneath the main square Piazza del Popolo (originally the Roman forum) there are two Roman cisterns part of a series of subterranean tunnels and wells dating from as far back to the 2nd century BC.

In the Piazza, you can enjoy a coffee or an aperitivo alfresco and you watch the world go by.   In Todi you can find shopping, many restaurants, supermarkets, bank, pharmacy, hairdresser, cinema, tennis court, horse riding, fitness centre, gym, bike rental, live theatre and museums.  

Parking is limited in town but there is a large parking area, serviced by a funicular tram which takes you up to town, otherwise little buses run every 10minutes to Piazza Jacapone in the centre of Todi.

Nearest train station is Terni, 35-40minutes. Here there are hourly fast trains to Rome, only 55mins.  Perugia is also about 45minutes from the villa.

Umbria has a beautiful green and hilly territory with olive groves and vineyards, dotted with medieval castles and quaint hilltop towns.

Placed in Central Italy between Rome and Florence, Umbria is a region rich in history, culture, art and architecture, with famous cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spoleto, Todi, Spello, Narni and others. Lake Trasimeno, the largest Italian lake after that of Lake Como, is located an hour from Villa Rosemary.

Umbria delights its visitors with stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Local truffles, olive oil, asparagus, funghi porcini, and famous Sangiovese and Sagrantino wines will ensure food lovers will be in for a treat when visiting one of the region’s many excellent restaurants. 

The climate is mild with temperatures in winter rarely falling below zero and summer temperatures average around 25 degrees Centigrade.

The region is the scene of major cultural events throughout the year (such as the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto and Umbria Jazz in Perugia) and many other folk events and antiques markets which, especially in summer, enliven Umbria’s towns and cities. 

MAIN DISTANCES

Cities and towns...

Todi 7km

Assisi 55km

Orvieto 32km

Perugia 40km

Spoleto 40km

Spello 60km

Gubbio 70km

Rome 130km

Siena 145km

Florence 90km

Lakes…

Corbara 10km

Trasimeno, Bolsena and Piediluco 50km

Airports…

Rome 150km

Ancona 160km

Florence 190km

For those travelling from the UK there is a direct flight (operated by Ryanair) from London-Stansted to Perugia, San Egidio. This is approximately 30-40 minutes from the house.

WHAT TO DO DURING THE STAY

ART, GASTRONOMY, TOURS, NATURE, SPORT, CULTURE, RELAX 

• Classic city tours in Umbria and Tuscany 

• Antique markets in all the major towns (different Sundays in the month)

• International Art and Music festivals 

• In-house chef, on request 

• Wine tours in the vineyards and cellars 

• Activity days (guided or self-guided walks/hikes in the surrounding hills, forests and lakes, cycling, white water river rafting, hiking, free climbing et.) 

• Bike tours followed by picnic lunches prepared by a local chef 

• Tennis courts (15 minutes’ drive)

• Sports facilities and public pool with water slide (15 minutes’ drive)

• Horseback riding through the country (15 minutes’ drive)

• Spa and health resorts (10 minutes’ drive) 

• Winter fun (snow-shoe trekking/cross country skiing) in the mountains 

• Cooking classes or demonstrations in the villa or nearby locations

• Gourmet tours (to include olive oil, cheese, cereals, cured meats) 

• Truffle hunting excursion followed by lunch including truffles 

• Foraging excursions followed by tastings (mushrooms, asparagus, edible flowers, wild herbs)

• Children’s activities (Pizza making, Truffle hunting with dogs, Riding with donkeys in the mountains followed by picnic, Farm visits, outdoor adventure park and more) 

RENTAL RATE - minimum stay 1 week with Saturday changeover day

Includes:

 • Professional property manager • Welcome pack and toiletries • Weekly sets of linens and towels • Final house cleanings • Utilities (except for heating) • internet Wi-Fi  • Air-conditioning

Does NOT include:

• Heating, if used, will be metered and paid locally • Extra services (Chef service, extra change of linen and towels)

Events, such as weddings or birthdays with participants (in addition to those that have rented the villa), may be held in the villa and the gardens. Extra accommodation in a nearby B&B/Country house with pool, an event planner and catering services are available on demand (please inquire). For larger events an event fee may be requested that will depend on the number of guests and type of event.

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